Accelerating high-voltage direct current (HVDC) development in Vietnam

What this is

UK PACT is seeking technical assistance to support Vietnam's Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) in strengthening institutional, technical, and regulatory capacity for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission infrastructure development. The assignment includes policy review, feasibility assessment, technology evaluation, and capacity building for HVDC deployment aligned with Vietnam's Revised National Power Development Plan (PDP8).

Key points

• Deadline: 12 August 2026 at 12:00 BST for email submission to expertdeployments@ukpact.co.uk
• Contract value: GBP 292,400 for technical assistance on HVDC infrastructure in Vietnam
• Duration: 21 September 2026 to 28 February 2027 (approximately 5 months)
• Scope includes policy review, feasibility assessment, technology evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building for EVN and EVNNPT
• Must demonstrate expertise in HVDC systems, power system planning, regulatory frameworks, and preferably Southeast Asia experience
• Submission requires RFQ Response Form, Budget and Workplan template, and team organigram with personnel cost justification

Who can bid

Open procedure suitable for SMEs. Qualified suppliers or consortia may apply. No specific registration or certification requirements stated, but demonstrated expertise in HVDC, power systems, and regulatory frameworks is expected.

Performance guarantee

No performance bond or guarantee requirements stated in provided documents.

How to submit

Submit quotation by email to expertdeployments@ukpact.co.uk by 12 August 2026 at 12:00 BST. Submission must include RFQ Response Form (Annex I) and Budget and Workplan template (Annex II). Include organigram for proposed team structure confirming availability for mobilisation.

Contract period

Proposed start date 21 September 2026, proposed end date 28 February 2027 (approximately 5 months). Contract type is service contract.

Classification

CPV 09300000 — Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy 71314000 — Energy and related services LondonVietnam